Q48 · UPPSC Prelims 2019 · Set A · General Studies

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Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

A Oxytocin Hormone
B Aspartame Synthetic sweetener
C Neoprene Specialized rubber
D Rayon Modified starch

Correct answer: (d) Rayon Modified starch

Explanation

  1. A

    Oxytocin Hormone

    (a) Oxytocin – Hormone. Correct: posterior-pituitary peptide hormone (let-down and uterine contraction).

  2. B

    Aspartame Synthetic sweetener

    (b) Aspartame – Synthetic sweetener. Correct: methyl ester of a dipeptide, used as an artificial sweetener.

  3. C

    Neoprene Specialized rubber

    (c) Neoprene – Specialized rubber. Correct: polychloroprene synthetic rubber.

  4. D

    Rayon Modified starch

    (d) Rayon – Modified starch. Incorrect. Rayon is regenerated cellulose (viscose), not modified starch. This unmatched pair is the official key.

Summary. Official key is (d) Rayon – modified starch. Rayon is cellulose; starch is a different polysaccharide. Oxytocin, aspartame and neoprene pairs stand. Honour the stored letter (d).